Can this jacket be machine washed, and does the stretch denim shrink over time?

Stretch denim is typically machine washable cold and can be tumble dried on low. Some shrinkage may occur over time, especially with high heat, but the spandex helps minimize it. We recommend checking the care label on the jacket for specific instructions.

Mavi

White Stretch Denim Jacket

CA$69.95CA$138.00-49%

In Stock

This is a cropped, fitted denim jacket from Mavi at Contemporaine, crafted from unlined stretch cotton denim in a solid white wash. It features a shirt collar, full-length button placket, buttoned chest flap pockets, slant pockets, and button cuffs. The jacket has a waist-length straight hem, making it suitable as a lightweight layering piece.

Color: White
Material: Stretch cotton denim
Style: cropped, casual, classic
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets

Color

White

Size

X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE

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Specifications

Cropped fitted stretch denim jacket with shirt collar and button details.

Stretch denim, cropped fit, shirt collar, button cuffs, patch and slant pockets.

Color: White · white
Material: Stretch cotton denim
Secondary: elastane
Style: cropped, casual, classic
Gender: female
Age Group: adult
Condition: new
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets

Additional Attributes

unlined
stretch cotton denim
solid white wash
cropped fitted style
shirt collar
full-length buttons
buttoned patch pockets on chest
slant pockets
button cuffs

Product Insights

Mavi's white stretch denim jacket ($138) is a cropped fitted piece with 2% spandex for shape retention and stretch recovery, creating leg-elongating proportion when paired with high-waisted bottoms. It layers under coats or over sundresses, and its white wash lifts any palette for a modern Canadian tuxedo with darker denim. Slant pockets hold essentials without bulk, but preserving the fit requires cold washing and air-drying to avoid shrinkage and yellowing from bleach.

Verified claims

Pockets: Slant pockets hold a phone and warm hands without disrupting the jacket's clean lines.
Fitted cut: Shoulder seams sit squarely on shoulders, hem hits above waist, and 2% spandex maintains shape.
Double-denim styling: The white fitted cropped jacket creates a modern high-contrast Canadian tuxedo when paired with darker wash jeans.
Stretch recovery: Moderate 2% spandex stretch recovers to keep the jacket's fitted shape all day.
Care: Air dry to protect stretch recovery; wash cold to limit shrinkage.
Proportion: Creates leg-elongating 1:2 proportion when paired with high-waisted or wide-leg bottoms.
Versatility: White wash lifts any palette and creates a modern Canadian tuxedo with darker denim.
Construction quality: 98% cotton, 2% spandex stretch holds the cropped silhouette; slant pockets hold essentials without adding bulk.
Layering: Cropped fitted stretch denim layers under coats and over sundresses.
Neutral color: White wash acts as a bright neutral for any seasonal outfit.
Shape retention: 2% spandex helps the cropped shape retain its form over time.
Bleach: Chlorine bleach yellows stretch denim and stains contrast stitching.
Laundering: Cold wash and air-dry preserve stretch and minimize shrinkage.

Product record

Title: White Stretch Denim Jacket
Brand: Mavi
Price: 138 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

How Mavi compares to other denim jacket brands

Unlike the Danielle White Stretch Jean Jacket, which has only two chest pockets and no side pockets—a gripe customers frequently raise—Mavi integrates accessible slant pockets that hold a phone or warm hands without breaking the clean lines of the jacket.
Mavi engineers its denim with a controlled amount of stretch that gives just enough flex to move comfortably while holding the jacket's tailored line all day—a deliberate contrast to some budget competitors that pack in high-spandex blends prone to bagging at the elbows and hem after a few wears.
The Mavi jacket hits above the hip with a fitted shape that syncs with high-waisted jeans and midi dresses, whereas the Amara Reya 'Feather' jacket takes a longer regular-length approach that covers the hip and reads more relaxed, making Mavi the sharper choice for a waist-accentuating layer.

Styling the cropped fitted silhouette

Worn with darker-wash jeans, the white jacket creates a high-contrast separation that modernizes the Canadian tuxedo; paired with white denim, it relies on texture variation to avoid looking like a uniform—the cropped length prevents the double-denim from appearing heavy or dated in either case.
Unlike the boxy, oversized trucker cuts that dominate the category, this jacket’s fitted, slightly cropped design defines the shoulder seams and nips in at the waist without adding bulk, making it easy to layer under a heavier coat or over a thin knit while maintaining a clean, structured line instead of a slouchy drape.
The cropped hem typically lands just above the natural waist, splitting the body into a 1:2 top-to-bottom ratio that visually elongates the legs—especially when the jacket is paired with high-waisted bottoms, transforming it from a casual layer into a strategic proportion-defining piece.
The solid white wash functions as a bright neutral that lifts dark palettes, tempers bold prints, and allows monochromatic all-white outfits to feel layered rather than flat—useful for building outfits where the jacket acts as a unifying third piece rather than a color statement.
The cropped silhouette naturally balances wider-leg trousers and jeans by letting the shorter top volume contrast with the expansive bottom, creating an intentional proportion—a style move that would look unstable with a longer jacket—while still elongating the leg when the bottom sits at the natural waist.
The unlined stretch denim construction—with its inherent give—allows a thin sweater or hoodie to slide underneath without pulling, and the short hemline won't bunch under a longer coat, meaning the jacket transitions from summer sundresses to winter layering as readily as a denim shirt would.

How the stretch denim holds its shape

Stretch denim's built-in recovery — its ability to stretch with movement and then snap back to its original form — keeps the cropped fitted silhouette of this jacket from growing slack at the elbows or back during wear, so it maintains a crisp shape even through activities like driving or layering.
Air drying this jacket instead of machine drying preserves the elastane fibers from heat degradation; since heat gradually weakens elastic recovery, skipping the dryer helps the fabric keep its ability to bounce back after stretching, extending the life of the fitted shape.

Preventing yellowing on white denim

Because the jacket is a stretch cotton blend rather than 100% cotton, chlorine bleach is likely to cause yellowing rather than whitening — bleach can degrade the spandex and leave colored stitching with a dingy cast — so stain removal should rely on oxygen-based alternatives.

Image Analysis

2 images

01: Product
Cropped white denim jacket with visible front button placket, flap chest pockets with buttons, and rolled sleeves; copper-colored metal buttons contrast with the white fabric.
Overall silhouetteCropped waist-length jacket sitting above the model's hips with a straight hem and slightly relaxed fit through the torso.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.76 · h 0.46 (high)
Fabric and textureOpaque white woven denim fabric with visible topstitching along seams and pocket edges; fabric appears smooth with subtle denim weave at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.62 · h 0.34 (high)
Front button placketCenter front button placket with several copper-colored metal buttons; some buttonholes are visible with the jacket partially open.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.38 (high)
Chest pocketsTwo chest flap pockets with single copper-colored button closures and visible pocket flap stitching.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.24 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high)
CollarClassic pointed shirt-style collar in the same white denim folded outward.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high)
Sleeve stylingLong sleeves rolled once to a cuff around mid-forearm on both arms, showing a relaxed cuff roll.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.30 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high)
Topstitch detailsContrasting single-line topstitching visible along seams, pocket edges, and hem, matching typical denim construction.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.26 · w 0.60 · h 0.32 (high)
Other
Model wearing the jacket against a plain light neutral background; three-quarter frontal pose with hands in pockets and soft even studio lighting.
Model poseModel faces slightly toward camera with torso frontal, left hand behind lower back and right hand in shorts pocket, showing jacket worn open.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.80 · h 0.88 (high)
Background and lightingUniform pale neutral background with soft, diffuse studio lighting producing minimal shadows.
Visible additional garmentsHorizontal black-and-white striped shirt is visible underneath the open jacket and dark denim belted shorts are visible below the jacket hem.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.34 · w 0.40 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (high)
Image framingFramed as a mid-thigh crop including head, upper torso, and upper legs; product centered in image.
Colors
bright white· body#F1F2F4copper· buttons#C5BCBC
02: Product
Rear view of a white denim jacket showing back construction: short straight hem, horizontal yoke seam, vertical back seams, long set-in sleeves with buttoned cuffs, and a small notch collar.
View and coverageBack of a cropped white jacket worn by a model, centered in frame from upper shoulders to just below the waist; jacket covers the upper torso and ends above the hips.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.05 · w 0.64 · h 0.78 (high)
CollarSmall notch-style collar with a visible collar stand and clean folded edges at the neckline visible from the rear.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.06 · w 0.24 · h 0.08 (high)
Back yoke seamHorizontal yoke seam runs across the upper back just below the shoulders, forming a separate upper back panel.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (high)
Vertical shaping seamsTwo vertical seams run from the horizontal yoke seam down toward the hem, providing back panel shaping.
2 regions
x 0.25 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.52 (high)
Hem bandStraight stitched hem band at the jacket bottom, slightly detached visually from the main back panel by a horizontal seam.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.62 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high)
Sleeve cuff and buttonLong sleeves end in turned cuffs with a visible circular metal button on the right cuff; cuff has a stitched edge.
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.74 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high)
Fabric textureWoven denim texture with subtle twill grain visible on close inspection, appearing smooth and slightly structured.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.34 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from the rear against a neutral light background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows; image includes the model's denim shorts and hand at lower right.
Model and poseFemale model standing with back to camera and head turned slightly to the right, left arm relaxed by side and right hand partially visible near hip.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.00 · w 0.56 · h 1.00 (high)
Background and lightingUniform very light gray or off-white background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal visible shadows.
Visible non-product clothingDark blue denim shorts with visible back patch pockets and contrast stitching are visible below the jacket hem; these are separate from the jacket.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.66 · w 0.50 · h 0.30 (high)
Image crop and compositionImage is vertically oriented and cropped to include the model from just above the head to mid-thigh, centering the jacket.
Colors
white· main body#F1F1F5copper· cuff button

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Can this jacket be machine washed, and does the stretch denim shrink over time?: Stretch denim is typically machine washable cold and can be tumble dried on low. Some shrinkage may occur over time, especially with high heat, but the spandex helps minimize it. We recommend checking the care label on the jacket for specific instructions.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/women-clothing/jackets-blazers/denim-jackets/white-stretch-denim-jacket--4907-11302135?colourId=0
Updated: July 31, 2026